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Rubio traded to Jazz

It's not just Ricky's vision and passing skills that will encourage us to play faster next year. With improved defense at the point of attack, we should have more margin for error when it comes to setting our half-court defense. (With Hill's injuries last year, his on-ball defense really ticked downward). In other words, Ricky's defense will also encourage us to play faster. Take note.
 
Revolution 9 said:
According to reports George Hill and the Spurs have broken off talks. Who is left to pay him?
When he turned down that extension for fair money Imo I soured on him. What is his deal? He was injured half of last year, and we gave him a good offer. Now it seems like he will take less.

The Rubio move is good on paper, saves money, and adds a starting PG to the team. but, does it make us better than last year? Does it add more wins?
Those are the things I care about.
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If I remember correctly he had come off his early injury and was playing well when we gave him the offer. Then he had his late season injuries. But yeah, would have been pretty sweet for all parties if he had just said "Cool, I want to play for the Jazz and this is good money, I'm in!"
 
Idk man, the more I watch Rubio videos the more I'm thinking he'll be an upgrade from Hill. Call me crazy
 
Jack Strop said:
Yep. That's what I posted in a different thread. So we're all matching. But it depends on what you plug in for Ingles. And by "everyone" we're excluding Hill, Withey, Mack and Diaw.
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Yes. I already removed Diaw.
 
NAOS said:
It's not just Ricky's vision and passing skills that will encourage us to play faster next year. With improved defense at the point of attack, we should have more margin for error when it comes to setting our half-court defense. (With Hill's injuries last year, his on-ball defense really ticked downward). In other words, Ricky's defense will also encourage us to play faster. Take note.
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I have been waiting for somebody to bring up his POA defense. It's something that both him and Donovan Mitchell excel at, and something that I love. Plus, Rubio will actually have a good defensive center behind him, so just imagine how much more aggressive he'll be.

With the trading of Rubio, the trading/drafting of Mitchell, you can really see DL is emphasizing defense, and athleticism. I really think we'll be more up tempo this year, and it's gonna look real good.
 
I remember several times when certain people on this board were hoping we acquire Rondo. Anyone who wanted Rondo yet isn't happy we traded a non-lottery pick for Rubio needs to just stop now.
 
kabenac said:
I remember several times when certain people on this board were hoping we acquire Rondo. Anyone who wanted Rondo yet isn't happy we traded a non-lottery pick for Rubio needs to just stop now.
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I was thought Rondo would be a decent option but I am very excited about Ricky Rubio! I have some reservations about his shooting but I am hoping he will improve his shot and that last season wasnt just typically second half bump in stats in meaningless games.
 
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